EU countries clash over how to share migration load – POLITICO
Governments were also unable to agree on a system of mandatory recognition of asylum decisions taken in other EU countries, Danish Migration Minister Rasmus Stoklund, who’s currently leading discussions, said in Luxembourg. Denmark proposed a change to the Commission’s original draft, but national governments remain “too divided,” he said. Magnus Brunner, the EU commissioner for […]
How to watch the Czech election like a pro – POLITICO
Babiš has repeatedly said he would like to govern alone — but unless ANO secures more than 40 percent of the seats this scenario remains unlikely. “The best thing for our country in this situation would be a majority single-party government … That would make it possible to quickly deliver on our program without any […]
How to watch the German election like a pro – POLITICO
Each voter gets two votes: One is cast for their local representative, and the other for a party. In most cases, candidates who win their district get a seat. But the overall share of seats that parties gain in parliament is determined by the percentage of second votes they win, so this is the number […]
Stacey Abrams Has Some Ideas on How to Stop Elon Musk and the Far Right in Georgia
Leah Feiger: I absolutely hear that. Obviously though, this is a different environment, right? We have experienced a fracturing of media and social platforms that we have never seen before. Stacey Abrams: Absolutely. Leah Feiger: In many ways, to me, it feels like tech platforms have abdicated responsibility in this election cycle. Stacey Abrams: Yes, […]
How to watch the EU election like a Pro – POLITICO
Estonia holds its official election day, even though voting started on June 3. It elects seven MEPs. Polling stations open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Estonia prides itself on its electronic voting: people can cast a ballot from their computer at home. Finland votes from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. It elects 15 members. […]